Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-15-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH CONGRESS AREA SEWER LINE (PROJECT #289). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-16-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, AND ORDINANCE 77-16; AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST STATE STREET/US 33 PROJECT #288. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-17-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-18-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-19-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, DURING THE “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-20-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A PRIOR YEAR EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-21-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 3.07, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS; BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION (ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-22-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 142-16; INCREASING THE CITY’S 2017 COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ATHENS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-23-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.04, TRAFFIC RULES, SECTIONS 7.04.40 (B) AND (L), PROCESSIONS AND PARADES; PERMIT REQUIRED. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-24-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.03, PASSENGERS; OPERATORS; ACCIDENTS, SECTIONS 7.03.40, SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS, 7.03.99 PENALTY, AND 7.09.99 (G), PENALTIES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-25-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2131 EAST STATE STREET, HOLZER HEALTH SYSTEM, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-26-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF FORENSIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT OHIO HEALTH O’BLENESS HOSPITAL. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-28-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-29-17 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, PROJECT #301, AS DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION R-08-16; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-30-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-31-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON JULY 22, 2017, FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-32-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, DURING THE OHIO BREW WEEK EVENT. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-34-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-35-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ODOT FOR A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE NW ATHENS BIKEWAY SPUR PHASE III (PROJECT #296); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-36-17 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT #301; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-37-17 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-38-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-39-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 9, GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 9.12, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 9.12.17, STREET AND SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Introduced by Council Member McGee 0-40-17 AN ORDINANCE TO BRING SUIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, DECLARING SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 331 AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND IN VIOLATION OF OHIO LAW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-41-17 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ATHENS SUSTAINABIITY ACTION PLAN. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-42-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENT WITH THE OHIO POWER COMPANY (AEP) TO BE LOCATED ALONG THE REAR OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
8. Announcements & Other Business: Motion to Accept the Auditor’s February, 2017, Financial Reports 9. Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 10. Adjournment
Ordinances for Third Reading: 0-15-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE AND ACCEPT BIDS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH CONGRESS AREA SEWER LINE (PROJECT #289). Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-16-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, AND ORDINANCE 77-16; AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST STATE STREET/US 33 PROJECT #288. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-17-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-18-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, FOR “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” A FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-19-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, AND UNTIL 1:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, DURING THE “BOOGIE ON THE BRICKS” FAMILY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-20-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A PRIOR YEAR EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-21-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 3.07, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS; BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 3.07.50, ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION (ATHENS MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION. Introduced by Council Member Butler 0-22-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 142-16; INCREASING THE CITY’S 2017 COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ATHENS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-23-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.04, TRAFFIC RULES, SECTIONS 7.04.40 (B) AND (L), PROCESSIONS AND PARADES; PERMIT REQUIRED. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-24-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 7, TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 7.03, PASSENGERS; OPERATORS; ACCIDENTS, SECTIONS 7.03.40, SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS, 7.03.99 PENALTY, AND 7.09.99 (G), PENALTIES. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
Ordinances for Second Reading: 0-25-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE ATHENS CITY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2131 EAST STATE STREET, HOLZER HEALTH SYSTEM, TO ALLOW A MINOR LOT SPLIT. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-26-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF FORENSIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT OHIO HEALTH O’BLENESS HOSPITAL. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-28-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-29-17 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, PROJECT #301, AS DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION R-08-16; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-30-17 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COURT STREET BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND CARPENTER ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-31-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE SECTION 13.04.10, UNNECESSARY NOISE, IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ON JULY 22, 2017, FOR OHIO BREW WEEK. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-32-17 AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ATHENS CITY CODE CHAPTER 11.04, VENDING, PEDDLING AND SOLICITING, TO ALLOW VENDING IN A DESIGNATED AREA ON SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017, DURING THE OHIO BREW WEEK EVENT. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-34-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Butler
Ordinances for First Reading: 0-35-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ODOT FOR A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE NW ATHENS BIKEWAY SPUR PHASE III (PROJECT #296); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-36-17 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT #301; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Papai 0-37-17 AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE MAYOR’S EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-38-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO, OR TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE SERVICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. Introduced by Council Member Risner 0-39-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHENS CITY CODE, TITLE 9, GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 9.12, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 9.12.17, STREET AND SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Introduced by Council Member McGee 0-40-17 AN ORDINANCE TO BRING SUIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, DECLARING SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 331 AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND IN VIOLATION OF OHIO LAW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-41-17 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ATHENS SUSTAINABIITY ACTION PLAN. Introduced by Council Member Fahl 0-42-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENT WITH THE OHIO POWER COMPANY (AEP) TO BE LOCATED ALONG THE REAR OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Introduced by Council Member Fahl
8. Announcements & Other Business: Motion to Accept the Auditor’s February, 2017, Financial Reports 9. Opportunity for Citizens to Speak on Legislative Items and City Services Not Covered on the Agenda 10. Adjournment